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How to get fromOamaru to Wellingtonby bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Oamaru to Wellington by bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Timaru, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    4h 11m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 21m
    $152–246

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    16h 34m
    $369–724

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 42m
    $297–371

  5. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    5h 55m

  6. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    7h 10m

Oamaru to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oamaru to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 15h 21m.

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